Freight operations on the Etihad Rail continue uninterrupted, highlighting the resilience of the country’s logistics infrastructure amid evolving regional dynamics.

Operated by Etihad Rail Freight, the freight arm of Etihad Rail, the network has maintained steady cargo movement across the United Arab Emirates, ensuring businesses and supply chains remain supported.

Over the past nine days alone, Etihad Rail Freight has operated more than 100 freight train trips, transporting more than 459,000 tonnes of cargo and over 7,900 containers across the national railway network. The services connect key industrial zones, ports, and logistics hubs, reinforcing the rail system’s role as a backbone of the country’s multimodal transport ecosystem.

To strengthen operational resilience, additional rail corridors have been activated while intermodal capacity has been redeployed to East Coast ports. The Al Ghail Dry Port Rail Terminal has also been supported with five additional train services to ensure the continued flow of cargo across the network.

Operations remain aligned with established safety and operational protocols, while the company continues to coordinate closely with relevant authorities and monitor developments across the region.

Since the launch of commercial freight operations, the national railway has steadily evolved into a vital component of the UAE’s logistics infrastructure, providing businesses with a dependable, safe, and sustainable transport alternative that enhances supply chain efficiency and resilience.

Omar Alsebeyi, CEO of Etihad Rail Freight, said: “The UAE’s national railway network was built to strengthen the resilience and reliability of the country’s logistics and supply chain ecosystem.”

He added: “Today, Etihad Rail Freight continues to play an important role in keeping goods moving across the UAE, ensuring businesses can rely on safe, efficient, and dependable transport connectivity. Our teams remain fully mobilised and closely aligned with national authorities to ensure the continuity of freight services that support the UAE’s economy.”

Etihad Rail Freight said it will continue working closely with customers and partners across the logistics sector to maintain service continuity and will provide operational updates as required.